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Maintenance
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Service
Interval
Maintenance Procedure
After first 5 hours
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Change the engine oil.
Each use
•
Check the engine oil level.
•
Clean the mower housing.
•
Check the safety system.
Every 5 hours
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Check the brakes.
•
Check the cutting blades.
Every 25 hours
•
Check the spark plug.
•
Check the tire pressure.
•
Grease the chassis.
1
•
Service the foam air cleaner.
1
Every 50 hours
•
Change the engine oil.
2
•
Check the battery electrolyte
Every 100 hours
•
Service the paper air cleaner.
1
•
Change the oil filter.
2
•
Replace the spark plug.
•
Clean the cooling system.
1
•
Replace the fuel filter.
•
Check the transaxle fluid.
Before storage
•
Perform all of the maintenance procedures above before storage.
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Check the belts for wear/cracks.
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Drain the fuel tank.
•
Paint chipped surfaces.
•
Charge the battery and disconnect the cables.
After storage
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Check the safety system.
•
Check the battery electrolyte.
•
Check the brake.
•
Check the spark plug.
•
Check the tire pressure.
1
More often in dusty, dirty conditions
2
More often when operating the engine under heavy load or in high temperatures
Important
Refer to your engine operator’s manual for additional maintenance procedures.
Caution
If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could accidently start the engine and
seriously injure you or other bystanders.
Remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the wire from the spark plug before you do any
maintenance. Set the wire aside so that it does not accidentally contact the spark plug.
